End Inequality. End AIDS. End Pandemic. What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is the first, and longest-running, global health day ever founded in 1988 by World Health Organization public officers James Bunn and Thomas Netter. Its goal is to raise international awareness for HIV/AIDS and to honor the 40 million people who have…
Public Statement Saturday. June 25, 2022 On Friday morning, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned nearly 50 years of precedent protecting the right to access an abortion. We are heartbroken at the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We firmly believe every person should have the constitutional protection to choose what’s best for…
Did you know that in an average year, the San Mateo County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system responds to more than 55,000 medical requests for service? Everyone knows to call 9-1-1 when there’s a medical emergency, and soon help will be on the way. EMS workers are essential to the wellbeing of the greater community…
Last week, we celebrated STD Awareness week, the second full week in April each year. The week is all about breaking down the stigmas, fears, and discrimination that surround STDs/STIs and encouraging people to talk, test, and get treated. Did you know that STDs are more common than you’d think? According to the CDC, 1…
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? During these thirty-one days, the United States’ largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, encourages people to “learn about making informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits.” You may have heard of food models that help…